Concept phone embraces luxury leather details

In its first ever concept phone, mobile technology company OnePlus uses the same luxury trim specially tailored for the current McLaren Racing Formula 1 car — including soft grained semi-aniline leather.

"At McLaren we select the best quality leathers produced in the UK; it's a material that exudes luxury and we are keen to offer our expertise in the design of this OnePlus concept device,” said Jo Lewis, colour and materials design manager at McLaren Automotive. She added that the leather’s natural grain has a “beautiful, silky feel”.

“Our design philosophy at McLaren embraces the natural features of the leather through its subtle grain variations, giving each car its own unique character, which is echoed in this OnePlus concept device."

OnePlus described the importance of having a light and comfortable feel, given hands’ sensitivity to differences in texture. “The leather covering across the back of the phone creates a sense of lightness,” according to the company, “both visually and tactilely.”

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